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Mythic Quest Review: Boundaries / 1000% (Season 4 Episodes 1 and 2)

2 months ago | allpagesandpictures.com | Justine Kraemer

Mythic Quest Season 4 Episodes 1 and 2, “Boundaries” and “1000%,” bring back this dysfunctional and lovable workplace team with all new chaos. The two-episode premiere feels like a reunion with this lovable, dysfunctional workplace family. It continues to be a shame that Apple TV does little to promote one of its funniest and most poignant series. This season premiere showcases everything that makes this series great.
One Chicago Crossover Event Review: In the Trenches

2 months ago | allpagesandpictures.com | Justine Kraemer

The One Chicago Crossover brings back a beloved tradition that has been absent for far too long. The teams behind Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D. have been apart for so long, and its long past time we all got to see them work together. These crossover events are such an important part of this television universe. The teams are all put to the test and face crossroads.
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 10 Review: Chaos Theory

2 months ago | allpagesandpictures.com | Justine Kraemer

Chicago FireSeason 13 Episode 10, “Chaos Theory”, resolves the chaos of the winter premiere with mixed results. As the One Chicago crossover gets closer, the members of Firehouse 51 need to be ready for anything. It’s clear that the second half of the season is off to a break-neck pace. However, there are still issues that need to be resolved if Firehouse 51 is going to be the best that it can be this season.
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 9 Review: A Favor

2 months ago | allpagesandpictures.com | Justine Kraemer

Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 9, “A Favor”, continues the drama of the winter finale by putting this team at a crossroads. This is a dramatic way to kick off the second half of the season as the One Chicago crossover gets ever closer. Reviving an old story is certainly a choice and one that doesn’t always come together. However, this is an opportunity to consider how far Chicago Fire has come and where the series has to go from here.
Chicago Med Season 10 Episode 10 Review: Broken Hearts

Jan 26, 2025 | allpagesandpictures.com | Justine Kraemer

Chicago Med Season 10 Episode 10, “Broken Hearts”, continues the dramatic start to the midseason. This episode is another test of Dr. Caitlin Lenox’s (Sarah Ramos) leadership. As well, this episode provides further insight into Dr. Hannah Asher’s (Jessy Schram) past by introducing her sister. This episode provides the opportunity for several characters to take stock of where they are and where they’re going next. Beginning with Hannah’s story, any insight into her family life is welcome.
Chicago Med Season 10 Episode 9 Review: No Love Lost - Pages and Pictures

Jan 25, 2025 | allpagesandpictures.com | Justine Kraemer

Chicago Med Season 10 Episode 9, “No Love Lost”, brings the One Chicago universe back with a bang. After that jaw-dropping mid-season finale, the team was going to have to come together like never before to save one of their own. This episode succeeds in combining vintage Chicago Med with the current season. The story featured on this episode provides a roadmap for how the series could go moving forward. Sharon’s (S. Epatha Merkerson) story, naturally, takes centre stage.
Road to the 2025 Oscars: “Memoir of a Snail” Review

Jan 25, 2025 | allpagesandpictures.com | Justine Kraemer

Memoir of a Snail is a stop-motion dramedy that is a poignant and heartbreaking reflection on childhood trauma. The movie was recently nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 2025 Academy Awards. The movie follows a young girl who faces horrific childhood trauma yet finds a way to persevere. This is an unflinching look at how the effects of trauma last long into adulthood. However, the story is one filled with hope.
Adam Elliott Talks “Memoir of a Snail” and the Power of Art to Process Trauma [Interview]

Jan 25, 2025 | allpagesandpictures.com | Justine Kraemer

Director Adam Elliott is the mind behind the animated feature Memoir of a Snail that was recently nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 2025 Academy Awards. The movie is a stop-motion story about a young girl living through a deeply traumatic childhood. Before this season’s award season got underway, I had the chance to speak to Elliott about his inspirations and why he feels its always important to emotionally exhaust an audience.
Director Kiran Rao Talks “Lost Ladies” and the Future of Indian Cinema [Interview] - Pages and Pictures

Jan 24, 2025 | allpagesandpictures.com | Justine Kraemer

Kiran Rao’s comedy-drama Lucky Ladies was featured at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. This past year, the movie was put forward as a contender for India during awards season. The movie follows two women who end up getting switched on a train. I had a chance to speak with Rao about her project and her thoughts about the future of Indian movies. Rao spoke about how much she enjoyed adapting this movie for the big screen.
The Team Behind “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies” Talks Family Drama and Creating Lots of Laughs [Interview]

Jan 23, 2025 | allpagesandpictures.com | Justine Kraemer

How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies is a Thai movie that follows a grandmother trying to reconnect with her children and grandchildren as she navigates a terminal illness. After it was announced that the movie had made the Oscar nominations shortlist, I had the opportunity to speak with writer and director Pat Boonnitipat and star Usha Seamkhum, with interpreter Palin. I began by asking Boonnitipat where he drew his inspiration from when creating this intergenerational comedy-drama.